Local education leaders say transfer debate could affect Springfield area in future

Educators see potential for future Springfield impact

7:37 AM,
Jan. 23, 2014

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Changing Missouri's school transfer law - one of the top priorities for lawmakers this year - will not immediately affect Springfield, but local educational leaders say the law has the potential to have a future impact.

Right now, the law primarily affects Kansas City and St. Louis districts. Area school officials are paying attention to the debate because what happens along the I-70 corridor sets precedent.

Current state law allows students in unaccredited districts to transfer to accredited districts. The catch? The unaccredited district must pay the expense. ...